What you'll do
- Develop and implement strategies to engage Puerto Rican professionals in the diaspora, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career development.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including ALPFA chapters in the U.S., professional organizations, and community leaders.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Membership teams to promote events and initiatives that connect the diaspora with the island.
- Organize virtual and in-person events that foster engagement between Puerto Rican professionals abroad and those in Puerto Rico.
- Manage the Diaspora Advisory Committee, ensuring active participation and collaboration.
- Coordinate and facilitate quarterly committee meetings, working alongside the Diaspora Advisory Committee Chair to set agendas, track initiatives, and support committee-led projects.
- Act as a liaison between ALPFA Puerto Rico and diaspora professionals interested in contributing to the chapter’s growth and mission.
- Provide regular updates to the board on diaspora engagement efforts, successes, and areas for growth.
- Develop and maintain an effective succession plan to ensure leadership continuity and avoid disruption in efforts.
What you bring
- Commitment to ALPFA’s core values and standards.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related field.
- Understanding of the Puerto Rican diaspora’s professional landscape and challenges.
- Ability to think strategically and develop initiatives that create meaningful connections between professionals abroad and those in Puerto Rico.
- Experience managing committees, facilitating meetings, and driving collaborative efforts.
- Availability to attend monthly Board meetings and ALPFA events.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- Active Gold or Platinum membership with ALPFA.
How our board works
ALPFA Puerto Rico operates with a dedicated "working board" of volunteers, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and execution of key programming. The Board of Directors is led by the Chapter President, with support from an Executive Committee and a Corporate Advisory Board. There are no salaried or paid positions within the organization.
Directors can recruit committee members (non-board members) to help reach their goals. Executive Board Members serve for two years, while Directors have a one-year term. All board members become Gold members as part of onboarding.
Board members typically have 5+ years of professional experience, with exceptions for candidates who bring exceptional skills in specific areas. Directors average 3 to 5 hours a week, with more during business planning season. Executive board members average 5 to 10 hours a week. All Board Members are expected to show up at ALPFA Puerto Rico events whenever possible. Board meetings are held once a month.